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What does it mean when you guys say a civil service exam? Is it any different from the BOSS ?

According to http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcas/html/work/civilservice_1.shtml, a civil service exam is "is in place to help ensure that the hiring process is competitive and fair." (Refer to the site for more information, which is self-explanatory.) In other words, the civil service exam asks you questions about the job.

A BOSS (also known as a Bus Operator Selection Survey) is a mini-psychological exam, which selects Bus Operators based on your answers. They will have several statements in which you agree, disagree, or just neutral.

Below are some examples. The answers that the MTA are looking for, which will help you get hired, are in parenthesis. If you answer anything else, they may not look to hire you.

1) How comfortable are you speaking one-on-one to a stranger? (Comfortable)

2) Laws which prohibit radar detectors are unfair. (Disagree) [since you want to tell the MTA that you never speed]

3) In your opinion, how often is it acceptable to be a minute or two late for work? (Never)

4) How would you rate your ability to get along with others? (Very high)

5) I am often in a hurry. (Disagree) [keep in mind that the bus is on a timetable]

6) In the past year, how often have you been absent from work? (Less than 5 days) [Need to be reasonable]

7) How comfortable are you speaking one-on-one with your supervisor? (Comfortable) [since you do not make any mistakes]

8) The charge of a ticket is too high. (Disagree) [want to tell the MTA that you are a good driver & do NOT speed)

9) I get upset when people do not turn on red when it is legal to do so. (Neutral) [Again, the bus has a timetable]

10) The kind of supervision I like best is: (Fairly close supervision) [Again, you do not make any mistakes]

11) In a one year period, how many absences from work would you consider acceptable? (Less than 5 days) [Repeat of #6]

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According to http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcas/html/work/civilservice_1.shtml, a civil service exam is "is in place to help ensure that the hiring process is competitive and fair." (Refer to the site for more information, which is self-explanatory.) In other words, the civil service exam asks you questions about the job.

A BOSS (also known as a Bus Operator Selection Survey) is a mini-psychological exam, which selects Bus Operators based on your answers. They will have several statements in which you agree, disagree, or just neutral.

Below are some examples. The answers that the MTA are looking for, which will help you get hired, are in parenthesis. If you answer anything else, they may not look to hire you.

1) How comfortable are you speaking one-on-one to a stranger? (Comfortable)

2) Laws which prohibit radar detectors are unfair. (Disagree) [since you want to tell the MTA that you never speed]

3) In your opinion, how often is it acceptable to be a minute or two late for work? (Never)

4) How would you rate your ability to get along with others? (Very high)

5) I am often in a hurry. (Disagree) [keep in mind that the bus is on a timetable]

6) In the past year, how often have you been absent from work? (Less than 5 days) [Need to be reasonable]

7) How comfortable are you speaking one-on-one with your supervisor? (Comfortable) [since you do not make any mistakes]

8) The charge of a ticket is too high. (Disagree) [want to tell the MTA that you are a good driver & do NOT speed)

9) I get upset when people do not turn on red when it is legal to do so. (Neutral) [Again, the bus has a timetable]

10) The kind of supervision I like best is: (Fairly close supervision) [Again, you do not make any mistakes]

11) In a one year period, how many absences from work would you consider acceptable? (Less than 5 days) [Repeat of #6]

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young do you have any suggestion on where to obtain study material to prepare for the civil service exam?

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young do you have any suggestion on where to obtain study material to prepare for the civil service exam?

Yes I do.

After looking at several books in the past, to prepare for exam 2613, which I took in January, I would suggest "Bus Operator Exam", produced by Learning Press, copyright 1997. The ISBN number is 9781576850466. What I personally did was I borrowed this book from Queens Library, made index cards with all of the questions and then I returned the book for the next available patron. From looking online, I know the book can be a little high as far as the price, however, in my opinion, it is definitely worth it!!

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After looking at several books in the past, to prepare for exam 2613, which I took in January, I would suggest "Bus Operator Exam", produced by Learning Press, copyright 1997. The ISBN number is 9781576850466. What I personally did was I borrowed this book from Queens Library, made index cards with all of the questions and then I returned the book for the next available patron. From looking online, I know the book can be a little high as far as the price, however, in my opinion, it is definitely worth it!!

what do you know about this book for those who have taken the B/O exam would you recommend it or do you frown upon it?